What changed in Europa Universalis IV in 2018
393 updates · 51 main milestones · Feb 6, 2018 to Dec 18, 2018
- 19 eventsAdded missing icon for Trade Company Investment Cost modifierui uxSteamPlaying as a pirate nation no longer blocks achievementsgameplaySteamFixed rare rebel suppression tooltip CTD after losing provincesbug fixSteamFixed inability to attack natives in new uncolonized provincesbug fixSteamEnvoy travel time applied to colonists travel timegameplaySteamFixed Spanish Missions to correctly move colonial subject's capitalbug fix
Previously reset Castille/Spain's capital to default.
SteamAttempted fix for looping combat and barrage sound effectsaudioSteamFixed possible CTD in trade node viewbug fixSteamAdded missing icon for Trade Company Investment Cost modifier (duplicate)ui uxSteamEvent pirates.7 now targets Tortuga instead of JamaicagameplaySteamMagdalena province added to Panama trade nodeworldSteamMoved Macaronesia area to Maghreb regionworldResolved various inconveniences related to the Iberia region.
SteamTerrain penalties to local development cost reintroducedbalance changeNo more free real estate!
SteamFixed all players becoming pirates when one chooses pirate nationotherSteamFixed CTD in transfer occupation checkbug fixSteamFixed player leaving team after becoming pirate nationotherSteamFixed mods disabled when not starting game via launcherbug fixThis occurred when using the back to menu button.
SteamPirate republic events now check for multiple provincesgameplayEnsures the nation they spawn from has more than one province.
Steam - 59 eventsAdded national ideas for Asturiasnew contentSteamAdded startup screen for Aragonnew contentSteamFixed CTD when assaultingbug fixMilestone
Fixed CTD when assaulting while the assault is already over on slow machines.
SteamStirrings in the South event for Morocconew contentSteamPirate Republics Featurenew contentMilestonePlayers can raise the black flag and engage in piracy on the high seas.
SteamGranada Civil War eventsnew contentSteamFlee to Brazil decision for Portugalnew contentSteamMajor Free Update with Map ReworkchangesMilestoneExtensive reworking of game maps for Iberia, Northwest Africa, and Mexico.
SteamNew Army Models Addednew contentNew models for Castile/Spain, Aragon, Portugal, Leon/Navarra, Pirates, Sale, and Galicia.
SteamAdded 10 free missions for Navarranew contentSteamFlagships Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can appoint a Flagship to enhance their navy's combat and trade power.
SteamEstablish Orders Mechanicnew contentMilestoneIberian nations can appoint clerics to reduce unrest or ease conversion.
SteamAdded startup screen for North African nationsnew contentSteamFixed AI pirates forming trade leaguesaiSteamNew Mission Treesnew contentNew missions and objectives for Iberia and Northwest Africa, including Spain and Andalusia.
SteamSublimis Deus event for Iberian Catholicsnew contentSteamMinority Settlements Featurenew contentMilestoneSettle distant colonies with homeland minorities to promote cohesion and diversity.
SteamFixed wartime deficit spendingaiSteamOverhauled the map for the Spanish Mainnew contentSteamNerfed Lottery election candidatesbalance changeCandidates have -1 weight on their non-primary stats.
SteamFixed AI posting commands too earlybug fixMilestoneFixed AI posting commands too early during game setup/start.
SteamNew Mission Trees for Iberia and Northwest Africanew contentMilestoneNew missions and objectives for Spain, Andalusia, and other nations.
SteamAdded national ideas for Tunisnew contentSteamAdded Mexican culturenew contentSteamAdded national ideas for Texasnew contentSteamThe Mesta events for Castile/Spainnew contentSteamInstitutions provide trade company efficiency valuebalance changeReplaces tech disparity bonus with efficiency based on embraced institution.
SteamSeparated national idea sets for Castile and Spainnew contentSteamAdded national ideas for Barbary Piratesnew contentSteamPirate Republics Featurenew contentPlay as or combat against pirate nations with unique gameplay styles.
SteamEstablish Orders Featurenew contentIberian nations can appoint clerics to govern states, reducing unrest and easing conversion.
SteamEuropa Universalis IV: Golden Century Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe newest immersion pack focusing on the kingdoms of Iberia and surrounding regions is now available.
SteamAdded Startup Screen content for Nahuatl and Mayan religion nationsnew contentSteamReduced max potential age of Lottery candidatesbalance changeSteamClergy now gives locally reduced missionary costbalance changeLocally -25% when happy and -10% when neutral.
SteamFree Spain Update Releasedbalance changeMilestoneIncludes detailed maps, revised National Ideas, new Government Reform options, and other changes.
SteamOverlord can force non-voluntary subjects to transfer occupied provincesbalance changeSteamAdded Brazilian culturenew contentEmerges from Portuguese provinces and nations in South America
SteamAdded Berber missionsnew contentSteamAdded national ideas for Morocconew contentSteamFixed invalid Malay culture in WiH eventsbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded Andalusian ideasnew contentSteamOverhauled the Iberian Peninsula and the Maghreb regionnew contentSteamFixed various CTD issuesbug fixMilestoneFixed CTD due to released countries sometimes having states with no owned provinces.
SteamFix for Colonial AI Issue Without Cossacks DLCbug fixFixed colonial AI not running without Cossacks DLC
SteamMinority Expulsion Featurenew contentSettle distant colonies with homeland minorities to promote cohesion and diversity.
SteamGolden Century DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneNew Immersion Pack for Europa Universalis IV focused on the Golden Age of exploration and piracy.
Steam - 1 eventNew unit models for Golden Century immersion packnew content
Introduction of new unit models focusing on the Iberian peninsula and pirates.
Steam - 1 eventNew Mission Trees and Decisions for Castille, Aragon, Navarra, and Portugalnew contentSteam
- 1 eventIberian and North African Map Reworksnew content
Details on the map changes coming in the 1.28 Spain Update.
Steam - 1 eventHotfix for Poland Update Issuesbug fix
Addressed various issues reported by the community following the release of the Poland Update.
Steam - 3 eventsHow to Switch to Old Branch Versionsquality of life
Instructions on how to revert to older game versions using codes retrieved from Paradox Plaza.
SteamNew System for Accessing Previous Game VersionssystemAccess to earlier versions of PDS titles will now require a Steam password and linking your Steam account to a Paradox Account.
SteamInstructions for Linking Accounts and Accessing Codesquality of lifeDetailed steps provided for linking Steam and Paradox accounts to access codes for previous game versions.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Tatar Mission Treenew content
Addition of a new mission tree specifically for the Tatar states.
SteamNew National Ideas for Minor States in the Regionnew contentIntroduction of new national ideas for minor states in Poland and surrounding areas.
SteamReworked Map and Mission Trees for Poland, Lithuania, and Romanianew contentSignificant changes to the map and mission trees for these nations.
Steam - 1 eventHotfix for 1.26 Mughals Updatebug fix
Addressed the most pressing issues found in the 1.26 Mughals Update.
Steam - 13 eventsRelease of Europa Universalis IV: Dharma Expansiondlc releaseMilestone
The latest expansion focusing on the Indian subcontinent is now available for $19.99.
SteamNew Indian Mission Treesnew contentUnique mission paths for important Indian sultanates and kingdoms.
SteamNew Content Packnew contentMilestoneAdds new Indian army models, advisor portraits, and original music.
SteamTrade Company Investmentsnew contentUpgrade provinces tied to trade companies for bonuses to European masters and Indian nations.
SteamNew Mughal Culture Bonusnew contentThe Mughal Empire can now assimilate and accommodate newly conquered cultures more easily.
SteamNew Government Reform Systemnew contentMilestoneCustomize how you rule your lands with new bonuses to strengthen your kingdom.
SteamNew Indian Estatesnew contentFive new castes added to the estate system, enhancing gameplay in India.
SteamEuropa Universalis IV: Dharma Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneDharma expansion focusing on Indian politics will be released on September 6, 2018.
SteamNew Features and Achievementsnew contentIncludes new ways to suppress rebellion, monsoon season, new uses for colonists, and more.
SteamMughals UpdategameplayMilestoneIncludes a detailed map of the Indian region, renewed Estate system, and new approach to Policies.
SteamReworked Policy Systembalance changePolicies receive a new look and special bonuses in the Dharma expansion.
Steam - 1 eventNew formable nations in 1.26 Mughals updatenew content
Introduction of new nations that can be formed along with their national ideas.
Steam - 14 eventsReworked Policy Systembalance change
Policies receive a new look with special bonuses in the Dharma expansion.
SteamEuropa Universalis IV: Dharma Expansion Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneNew expansion focusing on Indian nations and colonial powers with enhanced government customization.
SteamMajor Map ReworkperformanceMilestoneFree update includes a major reworking of the game’s map of India, Tibet, and Burma.
SteamDesign Your Government Featurenew contentMilestoneUnlock reforms that define governance, earning free policies and boosting estate power.
SteamNew Mughal Culture Bonusnew contentMughal Empire can assimilate and accommodate newly conquered cultures.
SteamNew Indian Mission Treesnew contentMilestoneUnique mission paths for important Indian sultanates and kingdoms.
SteamCharter Companies Featurenew contentEuropeans can establish trade charter zones in Africa and Asia.
SteamTrade Company Investmentsnew contentMilestoneUpgrade provinces tied to trade companies for bonuses to European masters and Indian nations.
SteamNew Gameplay Mechanicsnew contentIncludes new ways to suppress rebellion, monsoon season, and new uses for colonists.
Steam - 52 eventsFixed AI pirating the Naval Doctrines feature without buying DLCbug fixSteamFixed bad tooltip for Mission to conquer Manchuriabug fixSteamFixed that the English mission 'Strategic Control' was sometimes impossible to completebug fixSteamOOS fix for Alert Managerbug fixSteamFixed crash with Removing leader from countrybug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 20%, 15% becomes 10%balance changeSteamTriggered Province Modifiers are now cleared properly when loading a new gamebug fixSteamFixed bug in the English/British mission to establish trade in America that made it impossible to complete after forming Great Britainbug fixSteamAI not ending war after 40 years and 99% warscore (neverending AI wars fix)bug fixSteamFixed AI pirating the Naval Doctrines feature without buying DLCbug fixSteamFixed game thinking that all CoRs have already spawned when going to a later bookmark and backbug fixSteamFixed rare naval mission CTD when loading RNW savebug fixSteamAI not ending war after 40 years and 99% warscore (neverending AI wars fix)bug fixSteamFixed Luck of the Irish achievement not working for all Irish tagsbug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 20%, 15% becomes 10%balance changeSteamFixed bad tooltip for Mission to conquer Manchuriabug fixSteamFixed game thinking that all CoRs have already spawned when going to a later bookmark and backbug fixSteamFixed bad limit on Hugh O Neils rebellion eventbug fixSteamFixed Luck of the Irish achievement not working for all Irish tagsbug fixSteamFixed that the English mission 'Strategic Control' was sometimes impossible to completebug fixSteamFixed Cleves ideas having 10 times too high heretic missionary strengthbug fixSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Conquer Scotland mission now correctly rewards claims on the north atlantic islands to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamFixed missions and Shinto incidents being duplicated after selecting more than one save gamebug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 25% becomes 15%balance changeSteamFixed complete mission command validity checkbug fixSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Colonize the Spice Islands mission now correctly rewards claims on the West Bengal to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamFixed historic country stats not being set for released and created nationsbug fixSteamAdded a minimum of 5 points cost for Harsh Treatmentbalance changeSteamFixed historic country stats not being set for released and created nationsbug fixSteamAn Industrial Revolution will now account for new additions to Great BritaingameplaySteamFixed that the game thought Shihr in Arabia was the capital of the Netherlandsbug fixSteamAdded a minimum of 5 points cost for Harsh Treatmentbalance changeSteamlight_ship_fraction trigger no longer uses wrong localizationbug fixSteamFixed bad limit on Hugh O Neils rebellion eventbug fixSteamFixed all religious icons being offset in Ledgerbug fixSteamFixed rare naval mission CTD when loading RNW savebug fixSteamFixed missions and Shinto incidents being duplicated after selecting more than one save gamebug fixSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Conquer Scotland mission now correctly rewards claims on the north atlantic islands to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamlight_ship_fraction trigger no longer uses wrong localizationbug fixSteamFixed division by zero crash in CAIStrategy::CalcValuePerResourceInDucatsbug fixSteamTriggered Province Modifiers are now cleared properly when loading a new gamebug fixSteamFixed all religious icons being offset in Ledgerbug fixSteamFixed complete mission command validity checkbug fixSteamFixed bug in the English/British mission to establish trade in America that made it impossible to complete after forming Great Britainbug fixSteamFixed that the game thought Shihr in Arabia was the capital of the Netherlandsbug fixSteamFixed Cleves ideas having 10 times too high heretic missionary strengthbug fixSteamOOS fix for Alert Managerbug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 25% becomes 15%balance changeSteamFixed crash with Removing leader from countrybug fixSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Colonize the Spice Islands mission now correctly rewards claims on the West Bengal to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamAn Industrial Revolution will now account for new additions to Great BritaingameplaySteamFixed division by zero crash in CAIStrategy::CalcValuePerResourceInDucatsbug fixSteam
- 52 eventsFixed historic country stats not being set for released and created nationsbug fixSteamFixed that the English mission 'Strategic Control' was sometimes impossible to completebug fixSteamFixed division by zero crash in CAIStrategy::CalcValuePerResourceInDucatsbug fixSteamFixed bad tooltip for Mission to conquer Manchuriabug fixSteamAI not ending war after 40 years and 99% warscore (neverending AI wars fix)bug fixSteamFixed complete mission command validity checkbug fixSteamFixed bad limit on Hugh O Neils rebellion eventbug fixSteamFixed all religious icons being offset in Ledgerbug fixSteamFixed AI pirating the Naval Doctrines feature without buying DLCbug fixSteamFixed division by zero crash in CAIStrategy::CalcValuePerResourceInDucatsbug fixSteamFixed that the game thought Shihr in Arabia was the capital of the Netherlandsbug fixSteamFixed crash with Removing leader from countrybug fixSteamOOS fix for Alert Managerbug fixSteamlight_ship_fraction trigger no longer uses wrong localizationbug fixSteamAI not ending war after 40 years and 99% warscore (neverending AI wars fix)bug fixSteamFixed missions and Shinto incidents being duplicated after selecting more than one save gamebug fixSteamAn Industrial Revolution will now account for new additions to Great BritaingameplaySteamFixed AI pirating the Naval Doctrines feature without buying DLCbug fixSteamTriggered Province Modifiers are now cleared properly when loading a new gamebug fixSteamlight_ship_fraction trigger no longer uses wrong localizationbug fixSteamFixed Cleves ideas having 10 times too high heretic missionary strengthbug fixSteamOOS fix for Alert Managerbug fixSteamFixed historic country stats not being set for released and created nationsbug fixSteamFixed bug in the English/British mission to establish trade in America that made it impossible to complete after forming Great Britainbug fixSteamFixed that the English mission 'Strategic Control' was sometimes impossible to completebug fixSteamFixed rare naval mission CTD when loading RNW savebug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 25% becomes 15%balance changeSteamFixed crash with Removing leader from countrybug fixSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Colonize the Spice Islands mission now correctly rewards claims on the West Bengal to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamFixed rare naval mission CTD when loading RNW savebug fixSteamFixed Cleves ideas having 10 times too high heretic missionary strengthbug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 20%, 15% becomes 10%balance changeSteamFixed game thinking that all CoRs have already spawned when going to a later bookmark and backbug fixSteamFixed game thinking that all CoRs have already spawned when going to a later bookmark and backbug fixSteamFixed Luck of the Irish achievement not working for all Irish tagsbug fixSteamFixed that the game thought Shihr in Arabia was the capital of the Netherlandsbug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 25% becomes 15%balance changeSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Conquer Scotland mission now correctly rewards claims on the north atlantic islands to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamAn Industrial Revolution will now account for new additions to Great BritaingameplaySteamForming Great Britain after completing the Conquer Scotland mission now correctly rewards claims on the north atlantic islands to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteamTriggered Province Modifiers are now cleared properly when loading a new gamebug fixSteamAdded a minimum of 5 points cost for Harsh Treatmentbalance changeSteamFixed bug in the English/British mission to establish trade in America that made it impossible to complete after forming Great Britainbug fixSteamAdded a minimum of 5 points cost for Harsh Treatmentbalance changeSteamFixed bad limit on Hugh O Neils rebellion eventbug fixSteamFixed bad tooltip for Mission to conquer Manchuriabug fixSteamFixed Luck of the Irish achievement not working for all Irish tagsbug fixSteamFixed missions and Shinto incidents being duplicated after selecting more than one save gamebug fixSteamFixed complete mission command validity checkbug fixSteamFixed all religious icons being offset in Ledgerbug fixSteamAll Mercenary Maintenance ideas with 20%, 15% becomes 10%balance changeSteamForming Great Britain after completing the Colonize the Spice Islands mission now correctly rewards claims on the West Bengal to GBR instead of ENGbug fixSteam
- 117 eventsAdded Price Change Event for Coalnew contentSteamCompletely Reworked Missions Systemgameplay
Displays all available missions for a nation in a dedicated tab.
SteamAI Adjustments for Prewar Power CalculationsaiAI slightly more weights in neighbors that might declare on them.
SteamAI More Likely to Build Force Limit BuildingsaiSteamAdded Missions for Various Regionsnew contentIncludes updates for Gujarat, Orissa, Oman, and many others.
SteamConform to Template Condottieri No Longer Possiblebalance changeSteamRule Britannia DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneNew immersion pack adding depth to the British Isles and new content for all nations.
SteamKnowledge Sharing MechanicgameplayPromote the spread of institutions in the realms of your allies or subjects.
SteamNew British Missionsnew contentMilestoneExclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain.
SteamAdded New Console CommandsmoddingIncludes 'innovativeness', 'norevolts', 'repair', 'economy', 'powerspend_count', and 'assert'.
SteamNew Defines Added for AI and DiplomacymoddingIncludes PEACE_COST_GOLD_STEP and others to control AI behavior.
SteamDrilling Tooltip Enhancedui uxArmies drilling now have a notable yellow 'Drilling' in their tooltip.
SteamAI Acceptance Modding for Custom Diplomatic Actions FixedaiSteamSupport Independence No Longer Canceled After One Monthbalance changeIf the overlord of the subject is a tributary.
SteamCountry Names Fixed in Random New Worldui uxFixed country names sometimes appearing in very strange places.
SteamNew Unit and Music Packsnew contentIncludes new army designs for British and Irish nations and new music.
SteamNew British Missionsnew contentMilestoneExclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain.
SteamAI Will Try to Keep Minimum Fraction of Armies at HomeaiRather than sending them abroad to fight.
SteamAlliance and Liberty Relations Unaffected by Religion Changebalance changeYou no longer break alliance or support liberty relations when changing the religion.
SteamReduced Permanent Sources of Land Maintenance Cost Reductionbalance changeSteamAlliance and Liberty Relations Unaffected by Religion Changebalance changeNo longer break alliance or support liberty relations when changing religion.
SteamNews Banner Added to Lobby/Start Screenui uxDisplayed first time game is started after an update with new news content.
SteamNew Decision to Adopt Sikh Religion for Muslimsnew contentSteamRule Britannia DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe newest immersion pack for Europa Universalis IV, focusing on British and Irish nations.
SteamAnglicanism Faithnew contentA new Protestant faith can appear in England with new bonuses and religious choices.
SteamKnowledge Sharing MechanicgameplayPromote the spread of institutions in the realms of lagging allies or subjects.
SteamBlue Flame Indicator for Human vs Human WarsvisualsShown in the outliner instead of the standard red.
SteamDecision Requirement Highlighting Addedquality of lifeClicking a decision requirement will now highlight relevant provinces on the map.
SteamRule Britannia DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneNew immersion pack adding depth to the British Isles and new content for every nation.
SteamReduced Production and Trade Efficiency Gained from Techbalance changeSteamInnovativeness Feature IntroducedgameplayEarn rewards for being the first nation to unlock new knowledge, including lower power costs.
SteamNaval Doctrine SystemgameplayAdopt a general strategy for fleets, providing bonuses to ship maintenance, trade power, or battle performance.
SteamMap Changes to The British Isles, France and Low Countriesnew contentSteamAnglicanism Faithnew contentA new Protestant faith can appear in England with new bonuses and religious choices.
SteamInnovativeness Feature IntroducedgameplayEarn rewards for being the first nation to unlock new knowledge, including lower power costs.
SteamNew Effects and Triggers AddedmoddingIncludes 'change_innovativeness', 'complete_mission', and various triggers.
SteamAI Will No Longer Use Armies to Explore When Threats NearbyaiSteamPlayer Attitude to Friendly Requires 50 Opinionbalance changeSteamNew Effects and Triggers Added for ModdingmoddingIncludes 'change_innovativeness' effect and various new triggers.
SteamReworked Gold Demands in Peace Offersgameplay5 war score now equals one loan size of target, and maximum WS on gold is 25.
SteamFixed Country Names in Random New Worldui uxCountry names sometimes appearing in very strange places.
SteamReworked Gold Demands in Peace Offersgameplay5 war score now equal one loan size of target, and maximum WS on gold is 25.
SteamAI Will No Longer Try to Advance to Higher Tech When Maxed OutaiThis was reducing late game performance.
SteamDecision Requirement Highlighting on Mapquality of lifeClicking a decision requirement will now highlight relevant provinces.
SteamAchievement Progress Highlighting on Mapquality of lifeClicking on an achievement's progress/requirements will highlight relevant provinces.
SteamAI Acceptance Modding for Custom Diplomatic Actions FixedaiSteamNaval Doctrine System ImplementedgameplayAdopt a general strategy for your fleets, providing bonuses to ship maintenance, trade power, or battle performance.
SteamTenures Abolition Policy Now Useful for Celestial Empiresbalance changeSteamReduced Permanent Sources of Land Maintenance Cost Reductionbalance changeSteamNew National Ideas for British Isles and Low Countriesnew contentSteamKnowledge Sharing MechanicgameplayPromote the spread of institutions in the realms of lagging allies or subjects.
SteamConform to Template Condottieri No Longer Possiblebalance changeSteamDiversified SFX for Papacy-style InterfacesaudioSteamAI Will No Longer Use Armies to Explore When Threats NearbyaiSteamInnovativeness FeaturegameplayEarn rewards for being the first nation to unlock new knowledge, including lower power costs.
SteamTrade Steering MechanicgameplayForce defeated enemies to have their merchants fill your coffers.
SteamSupport Independence No Longer Canceled After One Monthbalance changeIf the overlord of the subject is a tributary.
SteamRule Britannia DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe newest immersion pack for Europa Universalis IV, focusing on British and Irish nations.
SteamMap Changes to The British Isles, France and Low Countriesnew contentSteamNew Unit and Music Packsnew contentIncludes new army designs for British and Irish nations and new music.
SteamDiversified SFX for Papacy-style InterfacesaudioSteamInnovativeness FeaturegameplayEarn rewards for being the first nation to unlock new knowledge, including lower power costs.
SteamTenures Abolition Policy Now Useful for Celestial Empiresbalance changeSteamTrade Steering FeaturegameplayForce defeated enemies to have their merchants fill your coffers.
SteamAnglicanism Introducednew contentA new Protestant faith can appear in England with new bonuses and religious choices.
SteamNew Events Added Relating to Innovativeness and Industrial Revolutionnew contentIncludes 15 Innovativeness events and 22 events relating to the Industrial Revolution.
SteamNew Units for British and Irish Nationsnew contentNew army designs for British and Irish nations, including independent Northumberland and Cornwall.
SteamAI Will Consider Giving Provinces to Subject in PeaceaiEven if they have vital interest on them.
SteamNew Army Designsnew contentNew units for British and Irish nations, including independent Northumberland and Cornwall.
SteamAdded 10 New Achievementsnew contentSteamReduced Production and Trade Efficiency Gained from Techbalance changeSteamAdded News Banner to Lobby/Start Screenui uxDisplayed first time game is started after an update with new news content.
SteamNaval Doctrine SystemgameplayAdopt a general strategy for fleets, providing bonuses to ship maintenance, trade power, or battle performance.
SteamAI Adjustments for Prewar Power CalculationsaiAI slightly more weights in neighbors that might declare on them.
SteamAdded Decision to Adopt Sikh Religion for Muslimsnew contentSteamDijon Now an Inland Center of TradeworldSteam10 New Achievements Addednew contentSteamAI Now More Likely to Build Force Limit BuildingsaiSteamRemoved Limburg Province and Replaced with Upper GueldersworldMuch of old Limburg now belongs to the province of Liege.
SteamRevamped Areas in Northern France and Low Countriesnew contentSteamAnglicanism Introducednew contentA new Protestant faith can appear in England with new bonuses and religious choices.
SteamAdded New Missions for Various Nationsnew contentIncludes French, Mamluk, Persian, and many others.
SteamNew Flag for Cornwall Addedui uxSteamWar Indicator Changed in Outlinerui uxBlue flame shown when a human player is at war with another human player.
SteamAdded New Provinces to Ireland and Great Britainnew contentIncludes 4 provinces to Ireland and 15 provinces to Great Britain.
SteamAI Will Consider Giving Provinces to Subjects in PeaceaiEven if they have vital interest on them.
SteamAdded New Flag for CornwallvisualsSteamNew Provinces Added to Various RegionsworldIncludes 15 provinces to Great Britain, 4 to Ireland, and more.
SteamAdded New Events Related to Innovativeness and Industrial Revolutionnew contentIncludes 15 Innovativeness events and 22 events relating to the Industrial Revolution.
SteamNew National Ideas for British Isles and Low Countriesnew contentSteamNaval Doctrine System AddedgameplayAdopt a general strategy for your fleets, providing bonuses to ship maintenance, trade power, or battle performance.
SteamAchievement Progress Highlighting Addedquality of lifeClicking on an achievement's progress will highlight relevant provinces on the map.
SteamKnowledge Sharing MechanicgameplayPromote the spread of institutions in the realms of your allies or subjects.
SteamNew British Missionsnew contentMilestoneExclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain.
SteamNew British Missionsnew contentMilestoneExclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain.
SteamMissions System Completely ReworkedgameplayDisplays all available missions for a nation in a dedicated tab.
Steam - 4 eventsRelease of Rule Britannia DLCdlc releaseMilestone
The Rule Britannia DLC will be released tomorrow alongside the free 1.25 England update.
SteamRelease of Rule Britannia DLCdlc releaseMilestoneThe Rule Britannia DLC will be released tomorrow.
SteamFree 1.25 England Updatenew contentMilestoneThe free 1.25 England update will be available to all owners of Europa Universalis IV.
SteamFree 1.25 England Updatenew contentMilestoneThe free 1.25 England update will be available to all owners of Europa Universalis IV.
Steam - 6 eventsIntroduction of Force Trade Steeringnew contentMilestone
A method of hijacking another nation's finances without occupation or aggressive expansion penalties.
SteamIntroduction of Force Trade Steeringnew contentMilestoneNew method to hijack another nation's finances without occupying them.
SteamChanges to the Low CountrieschangesAdjustments and updates related to the Low Countries region.
Steam - 22 eventsIndustrial Revolution FeaturegameplayMilestone
Highly developed provinces may produce coal in the late game.
SteamRule Britannia Immersion Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneA new immersion pack focusing on the history of the British Isles.
SteamRule Britannia Immersion Packdlc releaseMilestoneA new immersion pack focusing on the history of the British Isles.
SteamAnglicanism Faithnew contentA new Protestant faith with bonuses and religious choices in England.
SteamNaval Doctrine SystemgameplayAdopt strategies for fleets with bonuses to maintenance, trade power, or battle performance.
SteamInnovativeness and Knowledge Sharing Introducednew contentTwo new concepts added in Rule Britannia to reward building tall and to add new ways of spreading institutions.
SteamIndustrial Revolution FeaturegameplayMilestoneHighly developed provinces may produce coal in the late game.
SteamKnowledge Sharing MechanicgameplayPromote the spread of institutions to help allies or subjects.
SteamIntroduced Innovativeness and Knowledge Sharingnew contentTwo new concepts added in Rule Britannia to reward building tall and to add new ways of spreading institutions.
SteamKnowledge Sharing FeaturegameplayPromote the spread of institutions to help allies or subjects.
SteamNew British Missionsnew contentMilestoneExclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, and Ireland.
SteamAnglicanism Faith Introducednew contentA new Protestant faith with bonuses and religious choices for England.
SteamInnovativeness MechanicgameplayEarn rewards for being the first nation to unlock new knowledge.
SteamNew British Missionsnew contentMilestoneExclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, and Ireland.
SteamNew Unit Pack for British Nationsnew contentMilestoneNew army designs including regional Irish units and revolting nations.
Steam